Virtual CPD Update 2025 (ROI/NI) - On Demand

Booking Information

Once you have booked your course, the link to the recording will be available in your "My Account" area. Access to the course is granted for 180 days from the date of purchase. Online courses cannot be booked on behalf of someone else. Access is only granted to the individual completing the order.

Morning Plenary Session

Our panel of expert speakers will explore how building resilience and embracing reinvention are not only achievable but essential skills for success in 2025 and beyond.

Afternoon Sessions

These will be organised and delivered by the District Societies, offering a range of engaging and informative topics.

CPD Allocation

• Morning session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (3 hours)
• Afternoon sessions: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 hours) and 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM (2 hours)

All afternoon sessions will be recorded and made available to participants who attended the live event.

Members may claim an additional 2 hours of CPD for each recorded session viewed. We recommend logging these hours in your personal CPD records.

Who should attend?

This online conference is suitable for accountants, and other business professionals, at all levels and from all sectors, given the scope, agenda and fast-moving pace of the sessions.

Conference Overview

These sessions are currently being curated and may be subject to change:

Morning Plenary Session:

• Opening Address:(Pamela McCreedy, President, Chartered Accountants Ireland)
• Key-Note speaker: Breaking Barriers: Making your Mark (Cora Staunton) Cora Staunton is widely recognised for her trailblazing career across multiple sports, including ladies' Gaelic football, rugby union, and Australian rules football. Her journey is emblematic of resilience, adaptability, and the courage to challenge norms. Join us to hear Cora's take on Making your Mark.
• Breaking Barriers: Challenging perceptions: (Amy Carey, CEO Solas project & Pete Townsend, Community and Schools Manager Solas Project) Inclusion is not just a value it's a strategy. Businesses that embrace inclusion outperform their peers in innovation, resilience, and reputation. Yet, barriers both visible and invisible continue to limit access, opportunity, and growth for many individuals. Join Solas Project as we discuss inclusion in action.
• Breaking Barriers: Practical Ways to Overcome Obstacles (Dawn Leane, Advancia) The session is designed to equip you with actionable strategies to identify and overcome both personal and professional barriers. Dawn's emphasis will be on practical takeaways that participants can implement immediately to improve confidence, decision-making, and career progression.
• Breaking Barriers: Scaling a Business (Anthony Gallager, Petstop). - Anthony's session will explore the journey of scaling Petstop from a single outlet into Ireland's leading independent pet retailer. His talk will blend strategic insights with personal anecdotes, offering practical steps for entrepreneurs and business leaders aiming to grow sustainably and competitively.

Afternoon Sessions - Participants can choose from the following sessions:

• Financial resilience for SMPs - Cork Society.
  • Sean O’Sullivan, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office South Cork
  • Jonathan Lynam, Managing Partner, Murphy Lynam Solicitors.
  • Shane Hennelly, Head of Insurance, Hastings Insurance.
• Volunteering on Boards - Northwest Society.
  • Niall Fitzgerald, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
  • David Duffy, Chair of The Corporate Governance Institute & ATI incoming President.
  • Rachel Rodgers, Director, Legal Affairs and Registration, The Charities Regulator.
• Neurodivergence in the workplace - Ulster Society.
  • Andrew Toogood, Proclaim.
  • Kerry Phillips, Danske Bank.
  • Beth MacDougall, EY.
• Anti-money Laundering (AML) - Western Society.
  • Kevin Kerrigan, founder and head of product at AML HQ
  • Ben Cronin, CEO at AML HQ
• UK and Irish GAAP periodic review; preparing for changes - Mid-West Society
  • Claire Thomson, Director and Head of UK Financial Reporting, Grant Thornton.
  • John Cleary, Risk Compliance and Professional Standards, Grant Thornton.
• Breaking Barriers in the corporate battlespace / Creating and breaking geopolitical barriers - Leinster Society.
  • Eric Timon, Director, PwC.
  • David Lusby, Director, PwC.
• No limits, just power - London Society.
  • Bano Sheikh, Partner, KPMG.
  • Capt Kelly Dolan, Base Captain A320 fleet, Aer Lingus.
  • Emily Shanks, Manager, Neueda, EMEA Client Success.

All afternoon sessions will be recorded and made available to participants proceeding the live session.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of and receive relevant insights on how to overcome the obstacles, unlock potential, and take steps toward lasting success.
• Have a greater understanding of the subject matter of their selected afternoon topic.

Note for Legacy CPA Members

Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following the amalgamation on 1 September, please continue to book on the CPA Portal here to ensure you receive your member discount.

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523 3930